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When It Rains, It Pours. Why?

Atmospheric scientist Michela Biasutti investigates what drives rainfall on a wide variety of time scales, and how climate change may affect it. She is passing on the basics to students.

by Vanessa Lincoln |September 21, 2023
Photos of five Columbia climate researchers honored by leading scientific organizations: Suzana Camargo, Adam Sobel, Melissa Lott, Michela Biasutti, Richard Seager.

Five Columbia Climate Researchers Honored by Leading Scientific Organizations

Scientists connected to the Climate School received notable accolades from the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society.

by |September 15, 2023
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Meet Farida Razaqi of the Climate and Society Class of 2024

Born and raised in Afghanistan, she’s working at the intersection of climate change, gender, and security.

by |September 13, 2023

Columbia Climate School Adds Four New Faculty Members

The new appointees bring expertise in a range of disciplines including environmental justice, urban design, conservation biology, and the history of climate science.

by |September 12, 2023

Climate Week 2023 at Columbia Climate School

As the official university partner of this year’s Climate Week NYC, the Climate School has an exciting lineup of events planned for September 17-24.

by |September 11, 2023
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Putting This Summer’s Record Global Heat Into Context

A roundup of articles aimed at explaining what is happening, and why.

by |September 7, 2023

How Do We Dismantle Offshore Oil Structures Without Making the Public Pay?

If offshore oil installations are rapidly dismantled as a result of the transition to clean energy, the public, not companies, could end up paying. How to avoid this?

by Martin Lockman and Martin Dietrich Brauch |September 6, 2023
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Meet Tenzin Sherpa of the Climate and Society Class of 2024

A recipient of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship, Sherpa is interested in urban agriculture and the decolonization of global food systems.

by |September 6, 2023
A distant view of Columbia's campus main buildings

Columbia Climate School and HEC Paris Launch Double Degree Program

A new international educational partnership will prepare students to lead on climate issues in both public and private sectors.

by |September 5, 2023

Columbia Climate School Named University Partner for Climate Week NYC 2023

The week will see over 400 events and activities across the city designed to push the world to put their climate plans into action.

by |August 29, 2023